Waratah House

Our clients engaged us to consider how best to approach a longed for kitchen, laundry, bathroom and ensuite renovation.

The existing kitchen featured the typical 90s u-shape layout, with dated aqua cabinetry and raised benchtop, blocking the space and overwhelming the adjacent dining space.

Our approach has reconfigured the kitchen, creating work, wash and prep zones with streamlined cabinetry and subtle character in keeping with the cottage feel of the home.

An island bench now takes centre stage, which was a top priority for our clients - wanting an expansive and clear space for food preparation and family gatherings.

Slimline shaker profiles are applied to cabinetry to add subtle movement but not cluttering the visual of this clean space.

Soft checkerboard patterning to the splashbacks add movement and subtle tonal colour, and the addition of bespoke timber handles add a contemporary playful edge to this classic style.

In the bathroom, a clunky layout, dated features and small bath meant this young family was ready to put their stamp on this space and create a revitalised, functional footprint for their young family.

Bathroom and toilet were combined to create a larger area to work with, allowing for a new layout that included large bath, open wet zone shower, larger vanity with functional storage and all the features expected of a new bathroom.

The space needed to maintain dual access, which we were able to achieve by tucking the toilet into an unused corner - also ensuring this was out of site from both bedroom and hallway.

We layered the space with a beautiful mottled floor tile which also featured on the walls to increase the sense of scale, a classic subway with subtle movement, the introduction of warm timber to the vanity and contemporary but timeless brushed nickel tapware.